2026 NYSFBC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to All Our Bands!

Congratulations to every band participating in the 2026 NYSFBC Championships! Thank you to our students, directors, staff, families, and volunteers for your dedication, creativity, and school spirit.

Celebrating Our State Champions

Large School 3 (LS3)

Walt Whitman

2026 State Champion

Large School 2 (LS2)

Greece

2026 State Champion

Small School 3 (SS3)

Norwich

2026 State Champion

Small School 2 (SS2)

Oswego

2026 State Champion

Small School 1 (SS1)

Mineola

2026 State Champion

National

Arlington

2026 State Champion

Congratulations to Walt Whitman, Greece, Norwich, Oswego, Mineola, and Arlington on your championship performances!

📲🎶 Today’s Dome Program Is Digital!

Heading to the 2026 NYSFBC Championships? Scan the QR code below or use the link to access your digital program:

Scan this QR code to open the 2026 NYSFBC Championships digital program 👉 Open the Digital Program

No printed programs will be sold today—we’re going digital only!

Open your program before you arrive, and get ready for an incredible day of performances! 🏆🎺

#NYSFBC #NYSFBC2026 #DomeDay

Watch the 2026 NYSFBC Championships Live!

Can't make it to the Dome? Watch the NYSFBC Championships on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with livestream coverage from BOX5-TV for just $29. Cheer on our student performers from wherever you are!

Get Livestream Access at BOX5-TV

Countdown to the 2026 NYSFBC Championships

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 8:00 AM Eastern
JMA Wireless Dome · Syracuse University

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The road to the Dome continues! Follow the latest results and explore the Championships performance schedule.

Championship Performance Videos

Relive the performances and keep the memories! BOX5-TV offers video recordings of this year's NYSFBC Championships and past championship years. Preorder your 2026 videos or browse available past performances, with individual band, class, and full-day options.

Championship Group Photos

Interested in purchasing your band's group photo from the 2026 NYSFBC Championships? Register your contact information with Jolesch Enterprises to receive photo proofs and ordering information after the event.

Sign Up for Group Photo Information

Follow us on social media for the latest news and scores!

Video order site: Box 5 Store NYSFBC Order Page

Picture order site: Jolesch NYSFBC Photo Page (Choose the Band you are looking for in the Category Drop Down)

2022 Syracuse.com Photo Collection (Credit to Scott Schild @ Syracuse.com)

Syracuse.com NYSFBC Fall 2022 Stories within writer’s post listings (Credit to Lindsay Kramer @ Syracuse.com)

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NYSFBC Purpose & Philosophy
Purpose – The New York State Field Band Conference, Inc. was formed on Feb. 6, 1972 for the purpose of regulating and scheduling field band events in New York State, and for the enhancement of school field band competitions. It is the aim of the New York State Field Band Conference to encourage participation in such events.

Philosophy – It shall be the philosophy of the New York State Field Band Conference to encourage and provide the most positive experience possible for all participants. The Conference will address this need through procedures it implements regarding competition.